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Royal Style: We are in need of pink diamonds!

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Maireas · 24/08/2025 11:47

Sorry about the glitch, this is our new thread smile 😊

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IDareSay · 18/09/2025 10:24

Cassiope · 18/09/2025 10:22

Kemi Badenoch apparently wore a Roland Mouret gown to the banquet last night, so if anyone can find piccies that would be worth a look.

I have only seen this one so far, on her X account

Royal Style: We are in need of pink diamonds!
Maireas · 18/09/2025 10:25

IDareSay · 18/09/2025 10:24

I have only seen this one so far, on her X account

That looks interesting, I'll look for a fuller picture.
Unless you're still putting off your exercise... 😉

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Cassiope · 18/09/2025 10:26

An up-do would have shown off Melania's fabulous earrings to great effect, but perhaps she wanted a different look from her first UK state banquet?

Cassiope · 18/09/2025 10:27

@IDareSay That's (the Badenoch pic) rather promising!

Choux · 18/09/2025 10:44

Reacshunary · 18/09/2025 10:06

I liked Melania’s looks. I think perhaps she chose a somber look on arrival at Windsor as she was visiting QEII’s grave. I thought she looked amazing in the yellow. Perhaps not a traditional State Banquet look but then she’s not encumbered with the same limitations the POW is, from a protocol pov.

Good point. She wasn’t at the late queen’s funeral as she wasn’t First Lady then and visiting the private crypt where she (and monarchs from centuries ago) are buried is a huge thing. I think she dressed and acted somberly for the day with that event in mind and then let rip with sunshine yellow and smiles at the banquet. That’s really respectful of her.

Choux · 18/09/2025 11:00

Melania in a tan leather suit this morning. Definitely not stuffy and boring but is it chic or does she look like a sofa?

Royal Style: We are in need of pink diamonds!
Maireas · 18/09/2025 11:07

Interesting. For me, it's a bit too much, but I find that with leather clothes. Perhaps just the jacket or the skirt with a different coordinate?
Cams in a repeat, looks nice.

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Harassedevictee · 18/09/2025 11:11

Just a thought, Camilla’s blue and Melania’s yellow are the same colours as the Ukrainian flag. If you recall Jill Biden and her daughter/granddaughter did a similar thing at the coronation.

Not completely convinced by the leather suit but Melania wears it well.

TheAvidQuoter · 18/09/2025 11:18

I will be interested to see what Melania wears later when she goes with Catherine to meet the Squirrel Scout group. A leather suit doesn't seem quite right.

Drivingmissrangey · 18/09/2025 11:19

I can’t help but think double leather will be a bit squeaky. But I think she pulls off the colour well. She seems to be a fan of nipped waist hip length jackets at the moment.

Has Catherine upped the fake tan in honour of Donald?

Maireas · 18/09/2025 11:20

I'd love to see Kate and Melania in squirrel suits for their visit to the Squirrel Scouts. Be left field, ladies!

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IDareSay · 18/09/2025 11:21

TheAvidQuoter · 18/09/2025 11:18

I will be interested to see what Melania wears later when she goes with Catherine to meet the Squirrel Scout group. A leather suit doesn't seem quite right.

Ooh me too, had forgotten that was today!

(Have done my exercises now so can carry on doing bugger all browsing for lovely pics 😁)

Maireas · 18/09/2025 11:21

IDareSay · 18/09/2025 11:21

Ooh me too, had forgotten that was today!

(Have done my exercises now so can carry on doing bugger all browsing for lovely pics 😁)

Continue with the good work 👍

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Branster · 18/09/2025 11:27

Harassedevictee · 18/09/2025 11:11

Just a thought, Camilla’s blue and Melania’s yellow are the same colours as the Ukrainian flag. If you recall Jill Biden and her daughter/granddaughter did a similar thing at the coronation.

Not completely convinced by the leather suit but Melania wears it well.

Sorry to barge in , long time follower of these threads which are fascinating.
This is actually a good speculation. I had a de-brief with my grandmother on the phone this morning about what everyone was wearing yesterday. We both love fashion and always talk about things like that.
I am not from the UK and she told me that their local media said the outfits preparation's started 6 months ago and Melania chose yellow so that together with Camilla's blue it references the Ukrainian flag.

Choux · 18/09/2025 11:34

Camilla’s necklace last night was the SMALLER three strand version of the Greville festoon necklace. Here she is wearing the full five strand version. Bling-tastic if you can pull it off which I think she does.

Royal Style: We are in need of pink diamonds!
Choux · 18/09/2025 11:45

Tan suits are all the rage this morning. This one should have stayed in the back of the wardrobe I think.

Royal Style: We are in need of pink diamonds!
Harassedevictee · 18/09/2025 11:47

Choux · 18/09/2025 11:34

Camilla’s necklace last night was the SMALLER three strand version of the Greville festoon necklace. Here she is wearing the full five strand version. Bling-tastic if you can pull it off which I think she does.

😂 Smaller version😂

Oh to have that problem. Seeng that picture I definitely think the necklace was bunched up due to the neckline of her dress. The Greville jewels were a magnificent inheritance for the RF.

Has anyone worn the Vladimir Tiara since QEII?

Maireas · 18/09/2025 11:49

Branster · 18/09/2025 11:27

Sorry to barge in , long time follower of these threads which are fascinating.
This is actually a good speculation. I had a de-brief with my grandmother on the phone this morning about what everyone was wearing yesterday. We both love fashion and always talk about things like that.
I am not from the UK and she told me that their local media said the outfits preparation's started 6 months ago and Melania chose yellow so that together with Camilla's blue it references the Ukrainian flag.

That's interesting, isn't it? I have heard that outfits get planned many months in advance.
Welcome, by the way! Glad you decided to de lurk! 😊

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HollyhockDays · 18/09/2025 11:49

justasking111 · 18/09/2025 10:20

I'm embarrassed that our first minister refused the invitation to attend. That'll backfire on us. The Scottish minister did attend, however.

Michelle? Emma LP was there but have seen no pics of her.

Kemi looks good. She’s an attractive woman.

Not sure about the leather suit! Particularly if they are going to be outside with kids!

Maireas · 18/09/2025 11:49

Harassedevictee · 18/09/2025 11:47

😂 Smaller version😂

Oh to have that problem. Seeng that picture I definitely think the necklace was bunched up due to the neckline of her dress. The Greville jewels were a magnificent inheritance for the RF.

Has anyone worn the Vladimir Tiara since QEII?

No! It needs to be worn.

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Maireas · 18/09/2025 11:50

Choux · 18/09/2025 11:34

Camilla’s necklace last night was the SMALLER three strand version of the Greville festoon necklace. Here she is wearing the full five strand version. Bling-tastic if you can pull it off which I think she does.

That looks Fab.u.lous.

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Maireas · 18/09/2025 11:51

Choux · 18/09/2025 11:45

Tan suits are all the rage this morning. This one should have stayed in the back of the wardrobe I think.

Oh dear. I applaud her re-wearing so much, but there is a limit.
I have heard that brown is this season's colour.

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Choux · 18/09/2025 11:57

I think the Vladimir is being ‘rested’ as it’s quite heavily associated with Elizabeth. I think when Kate is Queen it will be one of her go to tiaras.

KnickerlessParsons · 18/09/2025 11:58

Choux · 18/09/2025 11:34

Camilla’s necklace last night was the SMALLER three strand version of the Greville festoon necklace. Here she is wearing the full five strand version. Bling-tastic if you can pull it off which I think she does.

Camilla always looks good in pastel colours. I think they suit her better than the royal blues/reds etc.

eggandonion · 18/09/2025 12:02

Is the gent with Kemi her husband? Or her walk into dinner partner? Hes quite dashing!

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